Orlando, FL: good public indoor ranges?

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Just an fyi....I was helping someone on another travel board and had recommended Shoot Straight but later discovered that you have to be a member to rent their weapons. I did call to confirm this. I just didn't want you guys to waste a trip. A really nice store though so if you have the time, like others have said, stop by.

I just had family over last week (DH is from UK) and his sister and BF went to the gun range off of John Young Parkway and 39th street. This was recommended to them by a salesperson at Bass Pro Shop. They had no problems renting.
 
Hi Inflorida.

Thanks for this, basically, one of us has to take out one months membership for $35 and then the others can be guests for $8 a head. So all in between 3 of us: $51 so effectively: $17 each to enter.

One of the guys off here has suggested we meet up with him, and hence then we can go in on his membership and save some $$ and also fire his guns, so lets see how this route goes.

Anyone else free anytime, and wants to come down and have a little shoot, and show off their guns to us Brits.. be good to meet you..
 
I have a personal dislike for the owner of Shoot Straight, but the only complaint I have for his range is that the last time I went I left drenched in sweat
I could only shoot for less than an hour because the heat and sweat pouring into me eyes took all the fun out of it

If those conditions have been corrected it is a really nice range
 
joab - I haven't found an air conditioned indoor range anywhere in Orlando. Did you happen to go during summer? It can get really hot inside indoor ranges. But they don't care if you step out for a bit and cool off in the store then go back in.
 
I looked into that TopGun thing some more. They refuse to release the name of the range. But they did tell me the general area it is located in. The only range I know of in that area is Shoot Straight Casselberry location. Hope that helps, so now you know exactly what it would cost to go alone or if you want me to come with you.

Let me know if you need anything.
 
This may be late - but the East Orange range is prob the best in town. Shoot Straight has had issues with people getting robbed after shooting, the customer service is so-so. I bought my XD there but in hindsight will only buy at East Orange from now on-

I also think Apopka is way to far to drive- the cassleberry one only has like 6 stalls and it is handgun only.

If you are comming from out of town and are staying at the parks, East Orange is a good location, good part of town, great staff, good rentals, no time limit and real targets no paper plates!
 
Does anyone know if the following is still in business??:confused:

Shooting Sports of Orlando, Inc.
6811-13 Visitors Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-9000
 
Does anyone know if the following is still in business??

Shooting Sports of Orlando, Inc.
6811-13 Visitors Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-9000

Never heard of it and the phone number listed is the sharper image. So my guess is No.
 
OAK RIDGE GUN RANGE (407) 857-5663
632 W OAK RIDGE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32809

love the place myself... used to be run by a bunch of old timers with a witty sense of humor...

also dont forget the central fla gun club out by the airport... that place is like Disney for shooters...

and every year the orange county sheriffs dept holds the international swat team competitions... that is a must see...
 
dont forget the central fla gun club out by the airport... that place is like Disney for shooters

Yeah but you have to jump through hoops of fire to get in to shoot. First you have to fill out application, appear in front of a jury (twice), learn the super secret hand shake, attend gun safety meetings, show proper gun handling on range, go threw probation period, pay money on top of all this, and finally go buy a car that drive down a road with millions of tiny speed bumps.

I swear I've driven on dirt roads that are smoother than their road.
 
My 2 cents about Orlando FL gun ranges...

I'd say the 441 Shoot Straight location is the best(and newest/2002) rental gun range in Orlando FL. To rent firearms is a major hassle :mad:. I use the shop to buy weapons but the staff are mostly useless. I have never been to the East Orange place but I've heard + things, :D. Reig's is ok. I can use the range for free but it is really a mess. The AC is &*$# and the air system does not ventilate the gunsmoke/airborne lead like it should. The Reig's staff is hit/miss.
If you want to rent full auto/class 3 type weapons like M-4/5.56mm or a HK MP-5 9mmNATO SMG try Universal Weapons Gallery by the 33rd ST jail. The range is small but they stock a lot of interesting firearms. ;)

Rusty S
 
Yeah but you have to jump through hoops of fire to get in to shoot. First you have to fill out application, appear in front of a jury (twice), learn the super secret hand shake, attend gun safety meetings, show proper gun handling on range, go threw probation period, pay money on top of all this, and finally go buy a car that drive down a road with millions of tiny speed bumps

In their (my?) defense, Central Florida Rifle/Pistol Club is not that bad. I saw the same stuff on their website a few years ago and was put off by it too, and ended up joining another club instead. Times changes, my old club just wasn't as good IMO as it had been, and I gave CFRPC another look. I'm now a member.

The membership process is slightly more involved than other clubs, but it really isn't bad. I've never heard of anyone NOT being voted in, and I can see that it's important that the rules be set up so that we could keep some yahoo or michael moore trojan horse from coming in, just in case someone did jump through the hoops who didn't belong there. And CFRPC is a GREAT place to shoot! Very safe but not so knee-jerk safety nazi about it so that you can't try some different things. Action ranges, 50-300 yards, and they even have one plinking range where you can bring out almost anything you want to blast (except glass or the once or twice a year someone tries to bring out a propane tank to shoot).

The road is pretty rough, but it's only the last 100 yards that's bumpy and I just slow down a lot for that little bit. :)
 
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Luckily I have my own private range and don't have to deal with Shoot Straight or East Orange
East Orange CS is ridiculously abysmal their staff is about one step from worthless, I'm not sure which side of the line they fall on

I tried to ship a gun through them once they lost it and got snippy with me for calling every other day to see if they found it
They finally did, in a little room off of the sales floor that was readily accessible to the public

A friend put a slide in to be reblued and they cold blued one side of it

Another wanted sights put on a Norinco 1911 and the fat kid laughed at him and told him that they didn't do guns like that when he brought it in
This was after the friend had already spoken to the smith about it and had agreed to meet him there at a certain time on a certain date
Some may call that an appointment
But apparently their staff thinks of it as a hit or miss proposition
 
I've done the tourist month membership/rental thing at both Shoot Straight facilities. Good staff attitudes. Concur that lack of A/C in the indoor range itself can be challenging in warmer weather.

I try to wear one of my older IPSC match souvenier T-shirts when I visit as part of subtly establishing that visit is far from the first time I've seen the inside of a range.
 
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